Backend developer

Dawson Walsh LLC; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in the United States is seeking a skilled Software Engineer who will be responsible for backend development using various programming languages and frameworks. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and have 2-5 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of cloud services and microservices architecture while demonstrating problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of practical experience through internships or positions.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies is a plus.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in Java

Proficiency in Ruby

Proficiency in PHP

Proficiency in C#

Proficiency in Node.js

Experience with Django

Experience with Spring

Experience with Express

Knowledge of MySQL

Knowledge of PostgreSQL

Knowledge of MongoDB

Skills in RESTful API development

Familiarity with Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS Certified Developer

Microsoft Azure Developer

Job description

Qualifications

1. Education:
   • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a related field.
   • Relevant coursework or certifications can also be valuable, especially in programming or database management.
2. Experience:
   • Practical experience through internships or previous positions is often required (typically 2-5 years for mid-level roles).
3. Certifications (optional):
   • Certifications in specific technologies or frameworks (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Azure Developer).
   • Agile or project management certifications can also be beneficial.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

1. Programming Languages: Proficiency in server-side languages such as Python, Java, Ruby, PHP, C#, or Node.js.
2. Frameworks: Experience with backend frameworks (e.g., Django, Spring, Express).
3. Database Management: Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
4. API Development: Skills in creating and managing RESTful APIs or GraphQL.
5. Version Control: Familiarity with version control systems, especially Git.

System and Architecture Skills

1. Server Management: Understanding of server environments (e.g., Linux, Windows) and deployment processes.
2. Cloud Services: Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for deploying applications.
3. Microservices Architecture: Knowledge of microservices design principles and distributed systems.

Problem-Solving Skills

1. Debugging and Testing: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently, including writing unit tests and integration tests.
2. Performance Optimization: Skills in optimizing applications for speed and scalability.

Communication Skills

1. Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with front-end developers, designers, and other stakeholders.
2. Documentation: Skills in writing clear documentation for code and APIs.

Additional Skills

• Adaptability: Staying updated with the latest technologies and industry trends.
• Agile Methodologies: Understanding Agile development practices and working in iterative environments.